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SOCIAL INDEX
51.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
177th/ 347
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Costa Rican Geographic Distribution
Costa Rican Income
In terms of income, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,106), median household income ($87,262), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($102,779), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($54,279), median female earnings ($39,622), and median earnings ($46,645).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 61.8 /100 | #161 | Good $44,090 |
| Median Family Income | 66.2 /100 | #163 | Good $103,989 |
| Median Household Income | 80.0 /100 | #148 | Excellent $87,262 |
| Median Earnings | 57.4 /100 | #167 | Average $46,645 |
| Median Male Earnings | 44.8 /100 | #177 | Average $54,279 |
| Median Female Earnings | 46.1 /100 | #177 | Average $39,622 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 90.4 /100 | #139 | Exceptional $53,106 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 63.5 /100 | #159 | Good $95,565 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 77.4 /100 | #155 | Good $102,779 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 66.9 /100 | #153 | Good $61,638 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 75.8 /100 | #157 | Good 25.3% |
Costa Rican Poverty
In terms of poverty, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.8%), poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (13.2%), and poverty level among single females (20.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.3%), and poverty level among families (9.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 62.2 /100 | #157 | Good 12.2% |
| Families | 49.3 /100 | #175 | Average 9.0% |
| Males | 63.9 /100 | #156 | Good 11.0% |
| Females | 63.6 /100 | #159 | Good 13.3% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 99.5 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 18.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 75.8 /100 | #151 | Good 13.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 69.8 /100 | #162 | Good 16.9% |
| Children Under 16 years | 61.1 /100 | #167 | Good 16.0% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 68.1 /100 | #163 | Good 16.1% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 64.2 /100 | #169 | Good 16.2% |
| Single Males | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 12.8% |
| Single Females | 71.8 /100 | #159 | Good 20.7% |
| Single Fathers | 53.6 /100 | #168 | Average 16.3% |
| Single Mothers | 58.4 /100 | #167 | Average 29.0% |
| Married Couples | 61.5 /100 | #167 | Good 5.1% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 17.0 /100 | #202 | Poor 11.3% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 8.7 /100 | #207 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 57.9 /100 | #170 | Average 11.6% |
Costa Rican Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.0%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 37.4 /100 | #187 | Fair 5.3% |
| Males | 31.3 /100 | #187 | Fair 5.4% |
| Females | 33.8 /100 | #189 | Fair 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 8.2 /100 | #214 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 65.9 /100 | #156 | Good 17.4% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 9.6 /100 | #216 | Tragic 10.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 44.9 /100 | #179 | Average 6.7% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 46.7 /100 | #179 | Average 5.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 59.6 /100 | #162 | Average 4.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 75.3 /100 | #149 | Good 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 4.4 /100 | #225 | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.8 /100 | #254 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 21.1 /100 | #196 | Fair 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 27.0 /100 | #195 | Fair 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 6.3 /100 | #224 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 17.6 /100 | #209 | Poor 7.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 77.0 /100 | #148 | Good 8.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 45.2 /100 | #178 | Average 5.5% |
Costa Rican Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.3%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 93.2 /100 | #134 | Exceptional 65.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 72.4 /100 | #150 | Good 79.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 36.1 /100 | #184 | Fair 36.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 64.2 /100 | #163 | Good 75.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 91.9 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 29.6 /100 | #187 | Fair 84.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 35.3 /100 | #185 | Fair 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 82.8% |
Costa Rican Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (65.9%), percentage of family households with children (28.4%), and average family size (3.26), but there is room for improvement in percentage of births to unmarried women (32.7%), percentage of single mother households (6.5%), and percentage of population currently married (46.5%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 99.9 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 65.9% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.8 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 28.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 84.4 /100 | #141 | Excellent 47.2% |
| Average Family Size | 86.8 /100 | #132 | Excellent 3.26 |
| Single Father Households | 44.1 /100 | #178 | Average 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 24.8 /100 | #186 | Fair 6.5% |
| Currently Married | 43.7 /100 | #180 | Average 46.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 53.3 /100 | #171 | Average 12.0% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 20.3 /100 | #198 | Fair 32.7% |
Costa Rican Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.8%), percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.9%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.5%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.5%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 92.3 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 9.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 92.0 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 90.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 94.7 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 56.9% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 94.6 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 20.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 95.5 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 6.8% |
Costa Rican Education Level
In terms of education level, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (95.2%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.5%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (94.3%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 17.1 /100 | #201 | Poor 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 11.3 /100 | #209 | Poor 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | 11.6 /100 | #209 | Poor 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 11.6 /100 | #209 | Poor 97.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 10.5 /100 | #210 | Poor 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 9.6 /100 | #209 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 4th Grade | 8.3 /100 | #213 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 5th Grade | 7.7 /100 | #214 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 6th Grade | 6.8 /100 | #219 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 7th Grade | 3.3 /100 | #232 | Tragic 95.5% |
| 8th Grade | 3.0 /100 | #234 | Tragic 95.2% |
| 9th Grade | 3.5 /100 | #234 | Tragic 94.3% |
| 10th Grade | 4.2 /100 | #239 | Tragic 93.1% |
| 11th Grade | 6.3 /100 | #224 | Tragic 91.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 9.4 /100 | #213 | Tragic 90.5% |
| High School Diploma | 9.6 /100 | #219 | Tragic 88.4% |
| GED/Equivalency | 20.4 /100 | #197 | Fair 85.2% |
| College, Under 1 year | 19.6 /100 | #197 | Poor 64.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 26.4 /100 | #194 | Fair 58.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 38.6 /100 | #185 | Fair 46.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 47.6 /100 | #176 | Average 37.7% |
| Master's Degree | 52.5 /100 | #173 | Average 15.0% |
| Professional Degree | 59.9 /100 | #165 | Average 4.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 53.3 /100 | #170 | Average 1.8% |
Costa Rican Disability
In terms of disability, Costa Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.3%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 91.9 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Males | 78.0 /100 | #145 | Good 11.0% |
| Females | 98.1 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.3 /100 | #258 | Tragic 1.4% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 5.6% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 92.9 /100 | #123 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 91.4 /100 | #139 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 89.2 /100 | #132 | Excellent 22.6% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 84.5 /100 | #145 | Excellent 46.9% |
| Vision | 40.7 /100 | #182 | Average 2.2% |
| Hearing | 71.4 /100 | #155 | Good 2.9% |
| Cognitive | 88.0 /100 | #146 | Excellent 17.0% |
| Ambulatory | 92.6 /100 | #121 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Self-Care | 80.8 /100 | #144 | Excellent 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Costa Ricans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Costa Ricans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households
65.9%
(99.9/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.4%
(99.8/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
18.8%
(99.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Females with a Disability
11.7%
(98.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.8%
(95.5/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Costa Ricans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Costa Ricans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.4%
(0.3/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
5.1%
(0.8/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
95.2%
(3.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
95.5%
(3.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education
94.3%
(3.5/100)
What is Costa Rican per capita income in the United States?
Costa Rican per capita income in the United States is $44,090, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican median family income in the United States?
Costa Rican median family income in the United States is $103,989, which is good, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican median household income in the United States?
Costa Rican median household income in the United States is $87,262, which is excellent, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican median earnings in the United States?
Costa Rican median earnings in the United States is $46,645, which is average, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican median male earnings in the United States?
Costa Rican median male earnings in the United States is $54,279, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican median female earnings in the United States?
Costa Rican median female earnings in the United States is $39,622, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Costa Rican wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.3%, which is good, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level in the United States is 12.2%, which is good, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among families in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among families in the United States is 9.0%, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among males in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among males in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among females in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among females in the United States is 13.3%, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among single males in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 174th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among single females in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.7%, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.3%, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Costa Rican poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.0%, which is average, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.6%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican unemployment in the United States?
Costa Rican unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Costa Rican unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Costa Rican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of family households in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of family households in the United States is 65.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican average family size in the United States?
Costa Rican average family size in the United States is 3.26, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of single father households in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.5%, which is fair, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.5%, which is average, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.0%, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.7%, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Costa Rican percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Costa Rican percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.
Definitions
Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.
Social Index Explained
Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.
Social Index Calculation
The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.
What Can Social Index be Used For
A social index can be used for various purposes, including:
- Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
- Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
- Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
- Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
- Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
- Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
- Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
- Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.